13 occurrences in 11 translations

'Proverbs' in the Bible

Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:

Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash;your defenses are made of clay.

Verse ConceptsClayAshes

These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

Verse ConceptsAcquiring WisdomDisciplineDiscernmentWisdom And GuidanceMoralityfitnesswise

in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

Verse ConceptsDespising PeopleWise Proverbsexploringknots

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Verse ConceptsPeople TeachingWise Proverbsexploringorder

I'm determined to oppose that person and make him an example. Proverbs will be written about him when I eliminate him from my people. Then you'll know that I am the LORD."'"

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodMarks On PeopleGod Opposing

Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

Verse ConceptsBeing A MotherLike People In CharacterOld SayingsmomsMothers And SonsMotivationFathers And Daughters

These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

Verse ConceptsExplanationsRiddlesPlainnessJesus Using ParablesThe FatherLanguagespeakingSpeech

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